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Appeal for former officers and volunteers to return to Kent Police
Former Kent Police officers, staff and volunteers are being encouraged to consider returning to the force while it keeps the […]
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Continued free food deliveries from Our Kitchen and Ramsgate Town Council team confirmed
Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet will continue to be involved with food deliveries during the coronavirus crisis. Despite […]
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Ramsgate driver’s fundraiser to create face masks for frontline workers by using 3D printers
A Ramsgate driver who currently is not working due to the coronavirus outbreak is raising money to make face protection […]
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Free school meals voucher scheme now launched
Schools now have access to supermarket vouchers to give to families whose children are entitled to free school meals. Schools […]
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Online resources to keep your youngsters entertained
St Peter’s Dance and Drama Academy has released a timetable for virtual lessons. The academy, based in the grounds of […]
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Government announces extra support to help with mental health struggles
People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance […]
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Self-employed emergency package announced by government
New government measures are promising to pay the self-employed 80% of their profits, up to £2,500 a month, to help […]
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Thanet council sets up Covid-19 helpline for vulnerable residents
Thanet council has set up a dedicated helpline for residents who are vulnerable and are self isolating in line with […]
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Changes to maternity services to keep mums and babies safe during coronavirus spread
East Kent Hospitals in making change to maternity services, including at QEQM Hospital Margate, to keep mums and babies safe […]
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Beat the boredom and get active with Broadstairs Skip2bfit boss’s 2 minute challenge app
Broadstairs dad-of-four and Skip2bfit boss John McCormack is urging people to stay active and positive while strict curbs on every […]
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Mayor makes £500 donation to help keep Salvation Army food bank afloat
A donation of £500 to help keep the Ramsgate Salvation Army food bank afloat has been made by town mayor […]
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Fresh appeal for donations as Thanet food parcel service extends service to NHS workers
A Thanet food parcel service has issued a fresh appeal for donations and, more urgently, face masks and has extended […]
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Charity launches fundraiser to support East Kent NHS staff
The East Kent Hospitals Charity is encouraging people to donate to support NHS staff as they continue to prepare for […]
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Thanet coronavirus: Useful numbers, groups and shop deliveries list
Help groups, shops and organisations taking the helm to care for those most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak If you […]
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How to get an ‘isolation note’ if you have to remain off work for more than seven days
People who are having to self isolate for more than seven days will be able to get isolation notes from […]
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Government issues guidance on free school meals plan
The government has issued some guidance on how children who are eligible for free school meals will be offered vouchers, […]
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Coronavirus help groups, advice, shops and information for Thanet
Fantastic Thanet businesses, groups and residents are pulling together to make sure help is available to those in need during […]
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Time restrictions lifted on OAP bus passes
Older and disabled people will be able to use their bus passes before 9.30am, Kent County Council has announced. The […]
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Face to face assessments for sickness and other benefits claims suspended in coronavirus measures
Face-to-face assessments for all sickness and disability benefits will be suspended for the next three months, the government announced today […]
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Thanet sets up assistance group to help those affected by coronavirus and self-isolation
New help groups offering aid to those affected by the coronavirus outbreak are springing up on facebook -including one for […]
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Thanet community pulls together to help people self-isolating due to coronavirus
The Thanet community is pulling together to make sure help is offered to those who may have to self-isolate due […]